C-NS students learn from business leaders

Submitted photoThe CNS STAR Leadership Program kicked off its first seminar of the school year with Wegmans Pedro Jimenez and Rene Roberts from the Human Resource Department speaking to more than 150 C-NS students about the proper way to present oneself in any employment situation. The seminar, “Dress to Impress,” included topics ranging from proper attire during job interviews to color coordination.Cicero, NY - Cicero-North Syracuse High School students are learning about leadership skills, how to “dress to impress” and other tips from the business community through the CNS STAR Leadership Program.

The program, which stands for Students Taking Active Roles, kicked off its first seminar Nov. 19 with Pedro Jimenez and Rene Roberts, of Wegmans human resources department. Jimenez and Roberts spoke to more than 150 students at C-NS about how to properly present themselves in an employment situation. The seminar included topics ranging from proper attire during job interviews to color coordination.

The CNS STAR Leadership Program was designed and is being facilitated by students enrolled in the leadership classes at C-NS. Other topics to be covered this school year include “It’s Your Future,” “You Decide,” “Leadership Skills” and “Communication Etiquette.”

C-NS students in the program must meet an attendance requirement for the seminars. They also must complete a community project outside of school that shows their leadership skills. Students who complete the program will be recognized at graduation by wearing a blue leadership cord.